The CEO of heart and stroke charity Croí, Neil Johnson, has been conferred with the University of Galway’s highest possible award, an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Laws (LLD).
Neil Johnson who was appointed the first CEO of Croí in April 1992 was one of 10 individuals to receive this prestigious award from the President of the University at the recent winter conferring ceremonies.
Johnson’s previous awards include Galway Person of the Year, Marketing Person of the Year and World Heart Federation ‘Heart Hero’.
Johnson received the honorary doctorate for excellence in leadership, innovation and unwavering commitment to advancing cardiovascular health nationally and internationally.
He will step down as CEO of Croí at the end of this month after almost 32 years at the helm when he moves to an international role as Executive Director of the Global Heart Hub, the first global alliance of international heart patient organisations.
